More than just low mood and appetite
Anne, an 85-year-old nursing home resident, is reviewed by her GP, at the request of nursing home staff. She has had anorexia and low mood…
Tag: Kidney
Romosozumab ‘safe and effective’ in women with osteoporosis and CKD
A post-hoc analysis shows the biologic reduced fracture risk with similar adverse event rates across a range of renal function levels.
Erythropoietin therapy tied to hip-fracture risk in patients on dialysis
For patients on a high dose it appears to be on a par with other well-known risk factors, authors say.
How green veggies left renal patient on dialysis: case
The elderly man developed end stage kidney failure after eating too many leafy vegetables, triggering oxalate nephrology.
How GPs can advise CKD patients on fasting in Ramadan
Chronic kidney disease patients need close monitoring during the Ramadan fast, UK doctors advise.
Fad diet of nuts leaves woman with rare kidney injury
The patient developed oxalate nephrology after eating high amounts of almonds and chia seeds for IBS relief, reveals case report.
New combo therapy ‘effective first line in advanced renal cancer’
The first results of the CheckMate 9ER trial show a good response rate and improved survival, researchers say.
Bariatric surgery ‘linked with improved kidney function’
It follows that impaired function should not be a contraindication to surgery, nephrologist says.
Warning over energy drink link to kidney injury
A patient drank five to six cans a day for several weeks, report US doctors.
